Domain 1 Description

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets

Domain 1 focuses on the ongoing assessment of the health of the population in the jurisdiction served by the health department. The domain includes: a continuous and systematic approach to monitoring health status; collection, analysis, and dissemination of data; use of data to inform public health policies, processes, and interventions; and participation in a collaborative process for the development of a shared, comprehensive health assessment of the community, its health challenges, and its resources. The collection and analysis of data about the health status of the community informs the identification of health disparities and factors that contribute to them in order to develop strategies to achieve equity.

DOMAIN 1 INCLUDES THREE STANDARDS:

Standard 1.1: Participate in or lead a collaborative process resulting in a comprehensive community health assessment.

Standard 1.2: Collect and share data that provide information on conditions of public health importance and on the health status of the population.

Standard 1.3: Analyze public health data, share findings, and use results to improve population health.